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Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,003 students in Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,003 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District, which is ranked #886 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#890 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)23%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
99%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
n/a
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,995 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,511 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,995
$19,974
Spending / Student
$13,511
$18,396
Best Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alliance Gertz-ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2023 South Union Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-8141
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 745-8141
Grades: 6-12
| 1,003 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District?
Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District manages 1 public schools serving 1,003 students.
What is the rank of Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District?
Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District is ranked #886 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District?
99% of Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District?
Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Alliance Gertz-Ressler Richard Merkin 6-12 Complex School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,511 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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